Soundscapes International Windharps and Acoustic Sculptures

Concepts: Wind Harps & Acoustic Sculptures
Part Three

The Wind/Earth Harp
by Jamie Sams/Midnight Son
Author: Animal Medicine Cards, Sacred Path Cards

It was Aristotle who first wrote of the Aeolian harp and taught the children of Earth to listen to the music of the spheres. He spoke of the spirit of the wind which carried the Muses across the earth's surface and played the silvery strings of the Aeolian harp, giving a voice to the Spirit of the Earth. This harp was crafted with the elements of nature and brought music to the

Much time has passed since the days of Aristotle and once again we find the Muses weaving the song of the Earth Mother and her children. These harps are designed with the essence of sacred geometry and alchemically blended metals which comprise the harp's body. The sound frequencies sent through the enchanted winds lift the heart of the listener and bring the remembering of ancient and future times.

The diamond-shaped inner mechanism reflects the inner and outer world (as above, so below) and encases a bowl which reminds the viewer of the Grail within each being. The spiraling strings which surround these components represent the sacred spiral of life as well as the uniqueness found in the DNA of all humans. The alchemical use of silver, gold, and copper are ancient Celtic symbols for the balance of body, mind, and spirit. All in all, this exquisite piece of transformational art blends the wholeness of life with light, color, sound, and reflects the joy of the human spirit when set free.

When I first say this new rendition of the Aeolian harp, I was awed by its clean lines and simplicity of form. I then realized that every geometric pattern was flowing through it as the wind brought the Muses to give it its voice. Not only could I see the patterns of light, color, and sound moving through it, I could hear the Mother Earth sing her many songs as her mood changed with the winds. What a treasure to those who have never heard Mother Earth sing. I was joyful knowing that our Mother had touched the heart of an artist who had kept his promise and created an instrument which provides the bridge which so many see in order to find their Earth connection.

For those of every spiritual tradition, the sounds are triggers which bring new ideas to light. In the Native American tradition, we see the spirits of the Ancestors who ride the wind, stirring the strings so the song of the Earth may be heard. The harmonic sounds of the Wind Harps have crossed the barriers of all traditions and have created the perfect blending of unified sound in order to allow each of us to see that we are all Children of Earth and that ultimately we sing the same song.

I highly recommend the experience for all persons seeking to work with the ideas of beauty, energy patterns, the Earth, the elements, and/or their spiritual nature.

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